BMW 3 series 2003 vs Mercedes C class 2011
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 3 series is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 1.8 - 6.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 231 HP | 120 - 457 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 410 NM | 250 - 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 10 seconds | 4.6 - 11.1 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 - 9.6 | 4.7 - 12.3 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 12 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 485 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 75 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`935 | ~ 2`189 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6000 | |
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